Area Manager

At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a great opportunity for an Area Manager to join our Maritime Sustainment team in the DCE Program.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
Reporting to the Ship Manager, the Area Manager is accountable for the outfit, integration and completion of all production work scope including acceptance of the allocated Ship Area within the Osborne Naval Shipyard.
The incumbent will initially be responsible for developing Production Plans, Processes and Build Strategies in the process of mobilising the program. The role will move into a phase of implementation, managing production pilot work scope and ultimately managing the production work on board the Ship to ensure that the governance of safety, quality, cost and schedule for the allocated Ship Area meets all program goals and deliverables.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- The Area Manager is primarily responsible to safely deliver an Area of the Ship throughout the Shipbuilding lifecycle
- The Shipbuilding scope of this role will include:

- Docking and undocking activities
- Upgrades and engineering changes
- Maintenance activities
- Key Ship construction milestones, inclusive but not limited to:

- Float Off (FO)
- Shore power through switchboards (SPTS)
- Combat System Light off (CSLO)
- Sea Trials
- Compartment Completion and Acceptance
- Establish strong relationships and work collaboratively with the Customer in accordance with Head Contract objectives
- Responsible for the career development of team members
- Control Account and Contract Master Schedule obligations

About YOU
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or proven equivalent trade discipline or relevant experience
- Project Management qualification desirable
- Demonstrated experience in a heavy engineering and/ or defence environment; including environmental considerations
- Demonstrated experience in leadership of multi-functional teams in a complex operating environment
- The ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business
- Knowledge of Shipbuilding processes and marine terminology
- Demonstrated Experience in Earned Value Management on complex programs
- NV1 clearance required

About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance may be required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.